Uisce Éireann marks progress as €15m Fethard wastewater works hit halfway milestone

Uisce Éireann is making strong headway on the upgrade of the Fethard Wastewater Treatment Plant, with construction now more than halfway complete. The €15 million project is set to modernise the town’s wastewater network, enhance the quality of treated water flowing into the Clashawley River, and maintain full compliance with national wastewater standards.

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The investment will boost the plant’s performance and capacity, creating the foundation for future population growth and sustainable development in the area.

The scheme also brings tangible environmental gains. The planting of trees and native hedgerows on site will deliver a net increase in biodiversity, while the installation of advanced energy-efficient systems is expected to lower the facility’s overall energy use.

Work completed to date includes the construction of a new inlet system, treatment and dosing tanks, a power substation, site buildings, and underground pipe and pumping networks.

The overall upgrade is due for completion in 2026.

Fethard’s project forms part of Uisce Éireann’s broader, multimillion-euro programme to upgrade wastewater infrastructure throughout County Tipperary. Recent schemes have been finalised in Newport, Ballina and Cahir.

Planning approval has been secured for a major development in Nenagh, investigations are ongoing in Thurles, and proposals for Grangemockler and Kilsheelan remain under assessment.

Together, these projects are designed to improve environmental performance, safeguard water quality, and support sustainable growth across the county.

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